Hey guys/girls i would like some help building a AMD gaming desktop for $400 or less but i already have a gpu, hdd, and os so that should help save some money. if one or more of you guys have a intel build that would be better please explain why so i can learn. thanks everybody in advance!
Need help building a budget gaming desktop
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Diox55
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $328.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-09 12:41 EST-0500
I use Intel because they currently offer better upgrade paths, more bang for the buck, and newer technology. The i3 4150 is nothing to scoff at, it is a beast at single threaded applications and will also handle almost every game at ultra, provided you have a good enough graphics card. You can also eventually upgrade to an i5 or i7.
CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $328.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-09 12:41 EST-0500
I use Intel because they currently offer better upgrade paths, more bang for the buck, and newer technology. The i3 4150 is nothing to scoff at, it is a beast at single threaded applications and will also handle almost every game at ultra, provided you have a good enough graphics card. You can also eventually upgrade to an i5 or i7.
ExOArTiE
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2pgrnQ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2pgrnQ/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($183.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.93 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Raidmax ATX-249B (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($48.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $399.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-09 13:06 EST-0500
I use Intel because all in all I dont have to worry about overclocking anything as it is already as good as it is and it has better technology and better upgrade paths as Diox55 has mentioned. With the intel i5 4750 it offers great performance and is definitely a bang for the buck.
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2pgrnQ/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($183.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.93 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Raidmax ATX-249B (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($48.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $399.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-09 13:06 EST-0500
I use Intel because all in all I dont have to worry about overclocking anything as it is already as good as it is and it has better technology and better upgrade paths as Diox55 has mentioned. With the intel i5 4750 it offers great performance and is definitely a bang for the buck.
Hey sorry about the long wait. I'm leaning towards that i5 but I would like some input for a build I put together and if it would be better dollar/performance than either of the other two builds
CPU: AMD FX-4200 3.3GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS7000V(AL)-1-PWM CPU Cooler ($8.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Case: DIYPC Solar-M1-G ATX Mid Tower Case ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $274.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-28 16:08 EST-0500
CPU: AMD FX-4200 3.3GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS7000V(AL)-1-PWM CPU Cooler ($8.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Case: DIYPC Solar-M1-G ATX Mid Tower Case ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $274.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-28 16:08 EST-0500
ExOArTiE
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The Fx-4200 is an ok processor but if you want the dollar/performance on the amd fx series use the amd fx 6300 it has very good reviews on it. There is no point in getting such a cheap cooler, might as well use the stock. The motherboard is quite good for budget. The memory could be 2x4 sticks because dual channel memory is always better. The Power supply is ok but it could be a bit loud but it is definitely good for the budget.
Just my opinion.
Just my opinion.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nyfpJx
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nyfpJx/by_merchant/
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Case: DIYPC Solar-M1-G ATX Mid Tower Case ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $301.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-01 11:18 EST-0500
thanks for the information i'm not very knowledgeable about computers so any help is always appreciated
so what about this build?
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nyfpJx/by_merchant/
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Case: DIYPC Solar-M1-G ATX Mid Tower Case ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $301.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-01 11:18 EST-0500
thanks for the information i'm not very knowledgeable about computers so any help is always appreciated
so what about this build?
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